GENEVA: The UN urged Sri Lanka Friday to grant the country’s Human Rights Commission “unfettered access” to the country’s prisons after deadly violence erupted at an overcrowded facility this week. Sri Lanka says it has launched an investigation into clashes Sunday between rival gangs at Negombo Prison, north of the capital Colombo, that killed 20 inmates and eight guards.

Sri Lanka must work towards improving prison conditions, living standards, and security, to prevent further clashes

Responding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence earlier this week that left at least 28 people dead including at…